Persona 3 Reloaded
Persona 3 Reload is a video game produced by Atlus and released on February 2, 2024 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. It is a remake of Persona 3, the fourth main game in Persona. series, and is also part of the larger Megami Tensei series.
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In this role-playing game, players control a high school student who gains the power to summon a Persona, a manifestation of his inner spirit. The protagonist joins the Special Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES) to defeat the Shadow and solve the mysteries of the Dark Hour. The story revolves around the protagonist returning to his hometown, where his parents died in a car accident.
After the success of “Persona 5” and in response to fan requests, development of “Persona 3: Reloaded” began in 2019 and will be officially released in June 2023. The remake faithfully retells the story of the original Persona 3 and features updated graphics, new music by Atsushi Hojo, and character design by Azusa Shimada, supervised by Shigenori Soejima. The game features the voices of Azumi Takahashi and Lotus Juice.
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Persona 3 Reload Trophy
most distinguished guest
- Earn all trophies.
- 11.11%
- platinum
awakening power
- Get Orpheus.
- 66.67%
- bronze
see this day
- Join the Extracurricular Special Enforcement Team.
- 66.67%
- bronze
back on track
- Defeat the Priestess.
- 44.44%
- rare
strengthen protector
- Defeated the Queen and the Emperor.
- 22.22%
- rare
Never play with matters of the heart
- Defeated the Priest and the Lover.
- 22.22%
- rare
Disarmor
- Defeat Chariot and Justice.
- 22.22%
- rare
avoid lightning
- Defeat the Hermit.
- 22.22%
- rare
twist of fate
- Defeat wealth and power.
- 22.22%
- rare
sense of finality
- Defeat the Hanged Man.
- 11.11%
- rare
great mark
from shadow to light
- I saw a good ending.
- 11.11%
- silver
Fool’s Journey
- Get 10 Major Arcana within the shuffle time.
- 22.22%
- rare
Dear visitor
- Invite Elizabeth to your room.
- 11.11%
- rare
Top of class
- Get good grades in exams.
- 22.22%
- silver
legacy of friendship
- Maximize all social links.
- 11.11%
- rare
everyone
- Unlock all social links.
- 11.11%
- rare
that special person
- A romance developed.
- 22.22%
- rare
unbreakable link
- 1 social link maximized.
- 22.22%
- rare
new found power
- Awakening the ultimate persona of all teammates.
- 11.11%
- rare
the power of choice
- Get 10 characters within the shuffle time.
- 33.33%
- rare
There is no “I” in “team”
- Shift was executed.
- 55.56%
- Common
the power within us
- Used all teammates’ magic.
- 22.22%
- silver
extracurricular excellence
- Rescue a missing person.
- 22.22%
- rare
Get loads of those numbers!
- A single attack causes more than 999 points of damage (excluding full attack).
- 22.22%
- rare
Shrouded Assassin
- Initiate 50 encounters.
- 22.22%
- rare
Thrill of the hunt
- Defeated a rare golden enemy.
- 55.56%
- Common
make dreams come true
- Conducted 50 full attacks.
- 33.33%
- rare
Peep into the depths
- Discovered and conquered 10 Monad Gates.
- 11.11%
- rare
Briefcase anti-theft
- Open 50 treasure chests.
- 33.33%
- rare
broken feather
- A total of 50 Twilight Shards were used.
- 22.22%
- rare
The horror of shadows
- Encountered the Dark Zone in Tartarus.
- 11.11%
- rare
reaper harvest
- Defeated the Reapers.
- 11.11%
- rare
first of many
- Binary fusion was performed.
- 66.67%
- bronze
fusion craftsman
- Fusion with three or more characters.
- 22.22%
- rare
birthday present
- Obtain an item from the Persona Conception.
- 33.33%
- rare
road to salvation
- Fusion Messiah.
- 11.11%
- gold
temptation of fate
- Skill changes are triggered when fused.
- 22.22%
- rare
Eat your veggies, peas!
- Harvest crops grown with teammates.
- 22.22%
- rare
Grinding mentality
- The total income from part-time work exceeds 50,000 yen.
- 11.11%
- rare
Persona 3 Reload Trophy Achievements
- Most Outstanding Guest: Earn all trophies
- Awakening Power: Obtaining Orpheus
- See the Day: Join the Extracurricular Professional Executive Team
- Back on Track: Defeat the Princess
- Empowered Protector: Defeat the Queen and Emperor
- Never play with matters of the heart: defeating priests and lovers
- Disarmed: Defeated Chariots and Justice
- Dodge Lightning: Defeat the Hermit
- Twist of Fate: Defeat Wealth and Power
- Sense of Finality: Defeating the Hanged Man
- Great Seal: The Sealed Knicks
- From Shadow to Light: Seeing the Good Ending
- Journey of the Fool: Obtain 10 Major Arcana within the shuffle time
- Dear Visitor: Invite Elizabeth to your room
- First in class: passed the exam
- Legacy of Friendship: Maximizing All Social Links
- Connections: Unlock all social links
- That Special Someone: Cultivating Romance
- Unbreakable Links: Maximizing a Social Link
- New-found power: Awaken the ultimate persona of all teammates
- The power of choice: get 10 characters in shuffle time
- There’s no “I” in “Team: Made the Transition”
- Inner Power: Use all teammates’ magical powers
- Outstanding Extracurricular Works: Rescuing Missing Persons
- Get lots of these numbers! : A single attack causes 999 points of damage (except full attack)
- Mysterious Assassin: Initiate 50 encounters
- Thrill of the Hunt: Defeat rare golden enemies
- Live the dream: Perform 50 full attacks
- A look into the depths: 10 Monad gates discovered and conquered
- Briefcase Thief: Open 50 treasure chests
- Shattered Feather: 50 Twilight Shards used in total
- Terror of the Shadow: Encountering the Dark Zone in Tartarus
- Reaper Harvest: Defeat the Reaper
- The first one: perform binary fusion
- Fusion Artisan: Fusion with three or more Personas
- Birthday Gift: Get an item from Persona Conception
- The Road to Salvation: The Fusion Messiah
- Temptation of Destiny: Skill changes triggered when fused
- Eat your veggies, peas! : Harvest the crops you and your teammates planted
- Grindset mentality: Total income from part-time job is 50,000 yen
- Expert: Maximizing a social statistic
- Peak Performance: Maximize all social statistics
- Dorm life: Spent a night in the dorm with teammates
- Foodies: Order from the secret menu at Iwatodai Shopping Street at night
- Merciful Purrs: Nursing a Cat Back to Health
- In high demand: accepted five invitations to hang out
- Beyond Darkness: Unlock the Remaining Major Arcana
- Sharing joys and sorrows: Unlock teammates’ combat characteristics
- Hawkeye: Obtain all Twilight Shards in town.
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“Persona 3 Reloaded” Gameplay
Persona 3 Reload is an updated version of the original game, blending traditional role-playing and social simulation gameplay. It brought aesthetic, graphical, and mechanical improvements inspired by later entries in the Persona series, particularly Persona 5. The game retains the core story of the protagonist summoning Persona to fight the Shadows in a mysterious dark hour.
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GUI enhancements include objective descriptions of story missions and improved maps, similar to features in Persona 5. New gameplay includes expanded activities in Iwatodai Dormitory, allowing for interaction with dorm residents, cooking, gardening, watching movies, and reading books to enhance social stats. The protagonist can also participate in these activities with teammates to provide buffs for the battle.
Gekkoukan High School and the quest for Tartarus have been modified. In-class questions are new, and exploration now takes place in a third-person perspective with free camera control. The world map is fully rendered in 3D, and fast travel options have been expanded.
Persona 3: Reloaded introduces new social elements independent of social links, featuring side stories to support the characters. Tartarus retains its structure but offers more environmental variety and visual effects. The fatigue mechanic has been removed, allowing for uninterrupted exploration.
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During combat, players can directly control party members or let the CPU determine their actions. The user interface is inspired by Persona 5, with commands such as Persona, Item, Guard, and Attack. New commands such as “Investigate” and “Assist” have been introduced. The “Shift” ability allows party members to take turns among themselves. The “Baton Pass” skill in Persona 5 has been adapted into “Shift”, which can strategically knock down enemies.
Shuffle Time is a post-war mini-game that allows players to manually select a card for additional roles and effects. Overall, Persona 3: Reloaded combines familiar elements with improvements to enhance the gameplay experience.
Persona 3 Reloaded plot
The protagonist moves to Gekkoukan High School and experiences a mysterious moment known as the “Dark Hour.” Attacked by the Shadows, he gained the powers of Persona and joined SEES, a group fighting the Shadows in Tartarus. They discover the origins of Tartarus and the impending danger of Nyx, a force that could end the world. A deceptive plan is revealed, leading to a critical decision – sacrifice one man to blissful ignorance, or face the challenge of saving humanity. If you survive, SEES will confront Nyx, and the protagonist will use the power of the “universe” to seal Nyx.
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After the death of its main character, SEES finds itself in dire straits, and it’s happening again on March 31st. They discover the time abyss that caused the time jump. Aigis gains wild card powers and SEES fight to end the time jump. Once you get the key, you have a choice: open the door or go back in time. Internal strife breaks out and a new door reveals its true purpose – to prevent Erebus from summoning Nyx. SEES defeated Erebus, realized the cyclical nature of despair, and decided to embrace life and commemorate the protagonist’s sacrifice.
“Persona 3: Reloaded” trailer
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Overview of Persona 3 Reloaded
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title |
Persona 3 Reloaded |
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Developer |
Studio P |
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Publisher |
Sega (Japan: Atlus) |
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director |
Takuya Yamaguchi |
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Producer |
Kazuhisa Wada, Ryota Shinzuma |
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artist |
Azusa Shimada, Tomohiro Kumagai, Shigenori Soejima |
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composer |
Beicheng Atsu |
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series |
Persona |
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engine |
Unreal Engine 4 |
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platform |
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
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release date |
February 2, 2024 |
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type |
role play, social simulation |
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model |
single player |
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